[rescue] USB<->Serial Adapters for Windows Laptops to Sun boxes

[Mike Hebel]

Thus spake Dave K:
> Wasn't it on this list, and only a short time ago, several of you were
> discussing which USB<->serial dongles you were using to connect to
> various Sun boxes from Windows laptops?
>
> ...Apparently not, since I can't find such a conversation anywhere
> I've looked...
>
> In any case, I have been asked to recommend such a device, and have no
> experience with those to be able to make such a recommendation.
>
> Since we already have the cable solutions for laptops with 9-pin
> connectors, a USB dongle that provides such a connection would be most
> appropriate.
>
> So, are there particular brands to either look for (or avoid), or are
> these things commodity items and about all the same?

Keyspan:  http://shorterlink.org/1000

Without a doubt.  Works with everything I've ever tried it with.

Mike
----
"It sticks to your mouth like library paste, has a stronger kick than
toxic waste, there's nothing that you'll ever taste like 307 Ale!" - Tom
Smith - 307 Ale